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Y665 TRD

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 TRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,978 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 121,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,723 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

child seat fitted to n/s/f

front brake pads quite thin

o/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

play in o/s track rod end on limit

Fail 3 Apr 2012 116,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

management light on

offside front door difficult to open

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,164 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 180,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 151,875 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 125,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers blades split

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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Y665 TRD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y665 TRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y665 TRD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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